Worst 2014 Toyota Tacoma Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
SERVICE BRAKES
STRUCTURE:BODY
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Toyota Tacoma.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 17 | 4 | — | 17,998 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 14 | — | — | 60,887 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 13 | 1 | — | 26,425 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5 | — | 55,338 mi | |
| STEERING | 8 | 1 | — | 10,346 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 2 | — | 35,255 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 8 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 33,115 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 79,693 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 6,073 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 1 | — | 67,551 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 5,577 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 2 | — | 26,675 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 18,496 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | 1 | — | 46,146 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 31,153 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 8,350 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 113,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 1 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 1,320 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD | 1 | — | — | 73,256 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 | — | — | 11,352 mi |
Recalls for 2014 Toyota Tacoma
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~34,847 vehicles.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
Other Toyota Tacoma Years
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tacoma reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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